Little bear wants to play, but big bear has things to do. So they decide to do them together.
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Little Bear wants to play, but Big Bear needs to gather wood, fetch water and tidy the Bear Cave. Little Bear patiently plays all his bear games by himself, but when Big Bear takes a break, instead of playing with Little Bear, he falls asleep! With fond understanding, Martin Waddell and Barbara Firth create another classic tale that rings true with familiar feelings for children as it offers parents a gentle reminder to make time to play. As with their previous collaborations, Martin Waddell and Barbara Firth have combined their talents to create a warm and enjoyable tale which gently reminds us of our real priorities. --Philippa Reece
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"The Waddell/Firth magic shows no sign of losing its spellbinding magic." Books for Keeps"
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A. M. Hill
Format:Paperback
My toddler chose this book at a Book Fair, so I was not particularly drawn to it when we first sat down to read it. However, she has completely fallen in love with it and I, after NUMEROUS bedtime readings (!!), have gradually fallen equally in love with it.
The writing style requires you to slow down and read with a steady, plodding, relaxing rhythm - so much so that my 2-year old now recites the lines herself in an almost sing-song style:
Little Bear played bear-stand-on-his-head
and Big Bear came out to sit on his rock.
Little Bear played bear-run-about-by-himself
and Big Bear closed his eyes for a think.
It took a while for us, also, to realise that the illustrations contain teeny, tiny little critters to spot in the leaves and branches - a spider, a caterpillar, a beetle and so on - including a little animal on the last page who has snuck in from an earlier page.
There is much more to this book than first appears. I thought it was just a slightly repetitive book with inoffensive pastelly-pencil drawings. It is much more than that and deserves a go. One look at our battered copy would convince you that this story belongs to a 'classic' series.
The writing style requires you to slow down and read with a steady, plodding, relaxing rhythm - so much so that my 2-year old now recites the lines herself in an almost sing-song style:
Little Bear played bear-stand-on-his-head
and Big Bear came out to sit on his rock.
Little Bear played bear-run-about-by-himself
and Big Bear closed his eyes for a think.
It took a while for us, also, to realise that the illustrations contain teeny, tiny little critters to spot in the leaves and branches - a spider, a caterpillar, a beetle and so on - including a little animal on the last page who has snuck in from an earlier page.
There is much more to this book than first appears. I thought it was just a slightly repetitive book with inoffensive pastelly-pencil drawings. It is much more than that and deserves a go. One look at our battered copy would convince you that this story belongs to a 'classic' series.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By ooOoo
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
'Once there were two bears, Big Bear and Little Bear.
Big Bear is the big bear and Little Bear is the little bear.'
And that is how Martin Waddell's 'Bear' series of stories all start, which is comforting for the younger reader who will soon start to recognise the gentle repetition of key words.
Little Bear wants to play, but Big Bear has some chores to do!
Little Bear helps Big Bear to fetch the wood for the fire, go for the water, and tidy Bear Cave.
Little Bear is ever hopeful of being able to play once the chores are finished but there is just too much to do so he ends up playing by himself....bear-jumping, bear-sliding, bear-swinging, bear-tricks-with-bear-sticks....even bear-run-about-by-himself!
When Big Bear finally comes out to sit on his rock, for a quiet think......he falls asleep!
But not for long, as Little Bear points out that he has played all his games by himself, it is now time for some togetherness......and Big Bear agrees to play some games, including hide-and-seek!
They played until the sun slipped away, then it was time to go home.
In true child fashion, Little Bear recalls the good things about the day:
"It was lovely, Big Bear," Little Bear said.
"Just you and me playing...together."
31 high quality shiny pages, in the popular 2-page spread format (except the last one!) with superb pastel illustrations, throughout, from Barbara Firth.
Enough words to each page, in a good sized print, to be stimulating, but not over-powering.
Plenty of speech opportunities for those who like to read along!
From the back cover:
"I want to play!" Little Bear said.
There are lots of jobs that ned to be done in the Bear Cave.... Read more ›
Big Bear is the big bear and Little Bear is the little bear.'
And that is how Martin Waddell's 'Bear' series of stories all start, which is comforting for the younger reader who will soon start to recognise the gentle repetition of key words.
Little Bear wants to play, but Big Bear has some chores to do!
Little Bear helps Big Bear to fetch the wood for the fire, go for the water, and tidy Bear Cave.
Little Bear is ever hopeful of being able to play once the chores are finished but there is just too much to do so he ends up playing by himself....bear-jumping, bear-sliding, bear-swinging, bear-tricks-with-bear-sticks....even bear-run-about-by-himself!
When Big Bear finally comes out to sit on his rock, for a quiet think......he falls asleep!
But not for long, as Little Bear points out that he has played all his games by himself, it is now time for some togetherness......and Big Bear agrees to play some games, including hide-and-seek!
They played until the sun slipped away, then it was time to go home.
In true child fashion, Little Bear recalls the good things about the day:
"It was lovely, Big Bear," Little Bear said.
"Just you and me playing...together."
31 high quality shiny pages, in the popular 2-page spread format (except the last one!) with superb pastel illustrations, throughout, from Barbara Firth.
Enough words to each page, in a good sized print, to be stimulating, but not over-powering.
Plenty of speech opportunities for those who like to read along!
From the back cover:
"I want to play!" Little Bear said.
There are lots of jobs that ned to be done in the Bear Cave.... Read more ›
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
At first glance this story book looks pretty ordinary until that is you start to look at the illustrations! There are hours of fun for little eyes as they search for the hidden treasures in the pictures..This story is full of helpful teachings too like Mummy & Daddy can't always play. (Part of an excellent series)
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
A lovely,gentle tale showing children that grown-ups can't always give their undivided attention, but also showing grown-ups the importance of taking 'time out' to play.
Perfect for a bedtime story, or for 'snuggling up'at any time of day. My three year old really enjoys this story.
Perfect for a bedtime story, or for 'snuggling up'at any time of day. My three year old really enjoys this story.
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